[Robert Hay]

Hi Cherie

http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/num_act/lgaa1977n132352.pdf

Have a look a Schedule 2 page 15. It refers to the old act and Section118

[Robert Hay]

Hi Linda
Have a look at question 1(b) on the Pensioner Concession application form. It identifies the TPI card under that section. Page 4 of the application also identifies who is eligible.
Yes I would grant the rebate.

Robert

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[Robert Hay]

Hi Amit
I dont think there is any section in 556 that would allow a RTO to be made non rateable. They definitely dont sound like a public benevolent institution or charity section 556(h). And I’m sure 556(l) land that is vested in a university, or a university college, and is used or occupied by the university or college solely for its purposes would no longer apply either.

[Robert Hay]

Hi Amit

I’m no good with acronyms, what are RTO and DET? What section of 556 to you intend to use?

Robert

[Robert Hay]

Hi Karen

Ku-ring-gai imposes a minimum of $20.00 for their online payments. In line with that we do not issue notices for under $20.00.

We absorb the costs of all our payments methods but pass on a credit card surcharge.

We do not have a policy for mailicous use of our payment gateways.

Robert

[Robert Hay]

Hi Karen

Can you please clarify what you mean by back charging? And what this relates to.

Ku-ring-gai does amend DWM charges through the year.

Robert

[Robert Hay]

Hi Lee

There are some good judgements that can be referenced under the case law link, Under Categorisation – Farmland.

Robert

[Robert Hay]

Hi Melissa

We dont provide a cash discount because currently about 13% of people pay the full amount up front which means that to offer a very modest discount of say 1% would require the number of people paying up front to increase to about 22% for Council to break even. In simple terms, we believe the amount of the incentive we could offer would not be sufficient to change people’s payment behaviour sufficiently to not cost Council money.

Robert

[Robert Hay]

Here’s a link to the newspaper reports

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/barilaro-says-queanbeyan-councils-3-million-rates-grab-is-unfair-20140727-zxd2o.html

http://www.queanbeyanage.com.au/story/2439463/ratepayers-threaten-class-action-on-council-rates-claim/

[Robert Hay]

Hi Sue
710 Service of notices on persons
(5) The notice may be addressed by the description of “rateable person” or “owner” or “occupier” of the land, building or premises (naming or otherwise sufficiently indicating the same) in respect of which the notice is served, and without further name or description.
Robert

[Robert Hay]

Hi Sue
The relevant Classification is GA39-25.05.02 which states 7 years.

But you also need to pay attention to 712 (6) Service of a rates and charges notice or notice of a charge may not be called into question more than 10 years after the date of alleged service of the notice.

I keep them for 10 years.

Robert

[Robert Hay]

Hi

In this weekends SMH
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/pensioners-concessions-safe-treasurer-promises-20140607-39puf.html

[Robert Hay]

Hi Susan

Kuringai charges a fee which covers what the banks charge plus the cost of admin (listed in Council’s fees and charges). This is charged to the rate account. I dont consider it a deterrent it’s just cost recovery. Council shouldn’t have to bear the cost of the ratepayers payment bouncing.

Robert

[Robert Hay]

Hi Emma

Its their responsibilty to ensure rates are paid.
However under Section 567 it states:
The council may write off accrued interest on rates or charges payable by a person if, in its opinion:
(a) the person was unable to pay the rates or charges when they became due and payable for reasons beyond the person’s control, or
(b) the person is unable to pay the accrued interest for reasons beyond the person’s control, or
(c) payment of the accrued interest would cause the person hardship.

I think Section 567(a) may apply in this case.

Robert

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